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Canada Child Benefit (CCB): payment dates and applying

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Short answer

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency for families raising children under 18. Apply when your baby is born, through the birth registration, your CRA account or Form RC66. From July 2026 to June 2027 the maximum is $8,157 a year per child under 6 and $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17.

Who handles it

Canada Revenue Agency

Handles it everywhere in Canada.

Next payment

Then and .

Related provincial and territorial child benefits are paid together with the CCB on these dates.

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Every benefit's payment dates

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Who can apply

  • You can get the CCB if you live with a child under 18, you are the person mainly responsible for the child's care, and you are a resident of Canada for tax purposes.

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  • You or your spouse must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a protected person, registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months and holds a valid permit in the 19th month.

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  • Families with an adjusted family net income under $38,237 get the full amount. Above that, the payment is gradually reduced, and the reduction depends on how many children you have.

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Steps

  1. You can apply for the CCB inside the birth registration form when you register your newborn with your province or territory (not available in Nunavut). You can also apply in your CRA account, or mail Form RC66 to your tax centre.

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What you need

  • If you apply online or by mail for a child the CRA has never paid benefits for, you must send proof of birth, such as a birth certificate. Newcomers also send Schedule RC66SCH with Form RC66.

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How much you get

  • For July 2026 to June 2027: up to $8,157 a year ($679.75 a month) for each child under 6, based on your 2025 family income.

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  • For July 2026 to June 2027: up to $6,883 a year ($573.58 a month) for each child aged 6 to 17.

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Good to know

  • You must file a tax return every year, even if you have no income or your income is tax exempt.

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  • If you have a spouse or partner, they must also file their tax return on time every year.

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  • File by April 30 each year so your monthly payments are not disrupted.

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  • CCB payments are not taxable, and you do not report them on your tax return.

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Questions people ask

How much is the Canada child benefit for 2026 to 2027?

For payments from July 2026 to June 2027, the most you can get is $8,157 a year for each child under 6 and $6,883 for each child aged 6 to 17. The amount is based on your 2025 adjusted family net income and goes down as income rises.

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Is there extra CCB money for a child with a disability?

Yes. If your child qualifies for the disability tax credit, the child disability benefit adds up to $3,480 a year ($290 a month) per child for July 2026 to June 2027. The CRA adds it to your CCB automatically.

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Do I need to apply separately for provincial child benefits?

No. When you apply for the CCB, the CRA also checks whether you qualify for related provincial and territorial child benefits it runs.

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Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Canada Child Benefit (CCB): payment dates and applying", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/canada-child-benefit